Balaniposi - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Balaniposi is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Patana and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Silipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaniposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaniposi is 385805. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Balaniposi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balaniposi

As per Census 2011, Balaniposi village has a total population of 519 people, consisting of 242 males and 277 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balaniposi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balaniposi

Balaniposi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Balaniposi

Balaniposi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Balaniposi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Balaniposi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaniposi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balaniposi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balaniposi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balaniposi village are given below:

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